1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreate
as in to reconstruct
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Sayeed and production designer Stefano Baisi had to recreate Yale in London, where Guadagnino enjoyed making a film in the old Hollywood style, where everything was recreated on massive soundstages and sets.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
To re-create the style, Abramite recommends adding mousse to damp hair and blow-drying with a diffuser while scrunching for volume at the roots and expansion throughout.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
And Korean broadcasters have the opportunity to re-create the film with a performance from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami at year-end music shows.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
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From 10,000 fans packing Town Square for homecoming rallies to alumni recreating Carroll’s original championship sign, the city’s investment runs deep.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Sayeed and production designer Stefano Baisi had to recreate Yale in London, where Guadagnino enjoyed making a film in the old Hollywood style, where everything was recreated on massive soundstages and sets.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
To re-create the style, Abramite recommends adding mousse to damp hair and blow-drying with a diffuser while scrunching for volume at the roots and expansion throughout.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
And Korean broadcasters have the opportunity to re-create the film with a performance from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami at year-end music shows.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Recreate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreate. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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